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CLASS A CDL TRUCK DRIVER
Summary

Results-oriented Forklift Driver skilled in operating a wide range of warehouse equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Seeking employment in a warehouse setting. Offers 3+ years of experience with pallet jack, power jack and forklift. Self-starter with strong work ethic and commitment to upholding highest quality standards in service and safety.

Hardworking Delivery Driver with 5+ years of experience in warehouse shipping and receiving, including forklift operation, merchandise loading and maintaining on-time deliveries. Detail-oriented self-starter and team player familiar with DOT regulations and order verification processes.

Skills
  • Production deadline management
  • Customer-focused
  • BOL knowledge
  • Material sourcing and distribution
  • Warehouse best practices
  • Staging and sorting
  • Valid Class A driver's license
  • Equipment operations
  • Deadline-driven
  • Computer-savvy
  • Physically fit and agile
  • Material inventory
  • Material handling
  • Materials movement
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Loading and unloading
  • Basic math aptitude
  • Safety awareness
Experience
Class A CDL Truck Driver05/2017 to 02/2020Company NameCity, State
  • Reported all incidents to fleet supervisor for recommendations for assistance and resolution.
  • Observed all driving regulations and safety procedures, maintaining a perfect driving record over 5+ years.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers and supervisors to provide updated information on road conditions and potential hazards.
  • Maintained neat and professional appearance during every shift to promote positive company presence.
  • Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered all pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues in detailed logs.
  • Logged all pertinent shift information, including driving hours and elog data on time to keep reports current.
  • Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes to ensure vehicles remain in proper working condition
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Maintained ongoing communications with fleet supervisor to keep teammates informed.
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Conducted vehicle and equipment inspections to maintain safety and comply with laws.
  • Unloaded packages from delivery trucks with a dolly to customers, taking care to prevent damage to merchandise and goods.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Drove trucks with capacities greater than three tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products, livestock, or other materials.
  • Consulted with supervisors and dispatch personnel to assess situations, determine appropriate solutions and make decisions.
  • Used pallet jack, power jack and forklift to assist with loading and unloading vehicles and properly securing items for long road trips.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods each day for the route.
Forklift Operator05/2014 to 07/2017Company NameCity, State
  • Inspected lifts before usage to prevent damage to all goods being lifted.
  • Secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Maximized team efficiency by using equipment such as forklifts and power jacks to move materials.
  • Transported materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
  • Removed incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Operated with zero safety violations and consistently met deadlines for loading trailers.
  • Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.
  • Performed inventory cycle counts on a weekly basis and recorded information to warehouse superior.
  • Cleaned and stored all equipment at end of each shift.
  • Pulled and prepared product for shipment to ensure exact quantity and type of product is loaded.
  • Accurately received, stored and shipped products safely and efficiently.
  • Immediately reported any safety and quality issues, including equipment and product to management.
  • Operated industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
  • Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Recorded count and condition of all cargo received.
  • Conducted monthly inventories of materials on work floor.
  • Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris.
  • Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
  • Removed empty pallets, cardboard packing and strapping and deposited items in proper receptacles.
  • Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
  • Operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
  • Replenished pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders.
  • Organized warehouse inventory in effective and efficient manner.
  • Cleaned and removed debris from shipping and receiving sections to prevent accidents and keep areas clear.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Rotated date-sensitive inventory to front of rack and removed outdated inventory.
  • Transported goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling.
  • Safely operated powered equipment, including pallet jacks, power jacks and forklifts to move, locate, stack and count products.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices and company protocols.
  • Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
  • Monitored warehouse for debris, deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Followed duties outlined in daily inbound and outbound schedules.
  • Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other heavy equipment.
  • Picked up trash, swept floor and wiped down equipment at the end of each shift.
  • Reviewed equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
  • Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle.
  • Checked inbound and outbound products, inspected for damage and recorded product code dates.
  • Swept warehouse floors and stored equipment to maintain neat and organized workspace.
  • Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
  • Ensured all loads were secured on pallets.
  • Kept appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
  • Tagged unmarked merchandise with item number.
  • Operated forklifts and other transportation vehicles to move merchandise to and from target destinations.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Delievery Driver 07/2016 to 04/2017Company NameCity, State
  • Directed efficient product loading and checked load balance to prevent on-the-road incidents.
  • Safely operated and maintained heavy equipment, including forklifts, stair climbers and pallet jacks.
  • Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
  • Picked up and delivered cargo in tractor-trailer with expert knowledge of roads, highways and interstates.
  • Safely navigated and operated 38-foot truck to deliver over 8 deliveries per day.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Coordinated with fleet supervisor to get delivery route information and changes.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after every trip and performed minor repairs, including lights and fluids to keep truck functional.
  • Obtained signatures needed to complete and process all paperwork efficiently.
  • Reported all incidents to fleet supervisor for recommendations for assistance and resolution.
  • Loaded and unloaded merchandise at stores and vendor locations.
  • Operated delivery vehicles 5 days per week, averaging 1000 miles on road and 30 customers served.
  • Positioned blocks and ties around items to secure cargo during transit.
  • Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
  • Obtained signatures on all invoices and credits to stay on top of paperwork requirements.
  • Drove up to 350 miles daily using semi truck and trailer to deliver Product.
  • Completed pre- and post-trip truck inspections everday to report and record any defects or malfunctions.
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes with GPS.
  • Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
  • Inspected and maintained gas, oil and water levels as well as tires, lights and brakes.
  • Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
  • Unloaded packages from pallets from trucks for delivery to customers, taking care to prevent damage to merchandise and goods.
  • Answered customer questions regarding shipments.
Education and Training
High School Diploma05/2007Car Junction R-1City, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Car Junction R-1

Job Titles Held:

  • Class A CDL Truck Driver
  • Forklift Operator
  • Delievery Driver

Degrees

  • High School Diploma 05/2007

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